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Faithful Beginnings at Divine Mercy Catholic School
Faribault, MN
· Rice County
104 2ND AVE SW,
Faribault, MN 55021
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
Preschool
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1018859
License Holder
The Catholic Church of Divine Mercy of Faribault
Licensed Since
2002
License Issued
Aug 10, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Rice County Social Services
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About the Provider
Divine Mercy Catholic School will be faithful to the traditions of our Catholic heritage. We will teach children to love one another as Jesus loved us creating peaceful loving citizens. Divine Mercy Catholic School will spread the Good news of Jesus Christ educating children in partnership with family church and community.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-03-04 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2025-06-10 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-11-12 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 4 - Behavior Guidance
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3, paragraph (d) - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.14, subdivision 17 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 2 - Food and Water
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 2 - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (c) - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: The program's behavior guidance policies and procedures were not complete. Children's Records: The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan was not updated annually. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Food and Water: The program used water bottles to provide water to children and did not have or follow a policy. Food and Water: Snack did not comply with the nutritional requirements of the USDA. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. Staff Training: The program's policies and procedures were not readily accessible and/or organized. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-04-25 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-02-02 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-05-22 | Correction Order | |
| 2020-05-08 | Fine Order | |
| 2019-02-27 | Correction Order | |
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